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The process of tooth bonding involves the use of a tooth-colored resin that is bonded onto a person’s existing tooth in order to conceal damage to a chipped tooth, or to close spaces between teeth. Other uses for tooth bonding include smile makeovers by a cosmetic dentist to lengthen the appearance of teeth or to change the tooth’s shape or colour.

For minor dental repairs, and in instances where procedures such as porcelain veneers or dental crowns may be more costly in relation to the actual repair requirement, then a dentist may consider dental bonding as an alternative.

An affected tooth is first prepared by the dentist by the roughing of the surface of the tooth, using a special tool. A liquid bonding agent is then applied to the tooth. The cosmetic dentist then applies a soft, tooth-colored putty and molds and smooths the putty into the desired shape.

Once the dentist is satisfied with the restoration, an ultraviolet curing light is used to harden the putty. If further dental bondings are required, the dentist then repeats the steps until the desired result is reached, before finally polishing the finished repair and matching its sheen with the rest of the tooth’s surface.

Dental bonding is a very common dental restoration technique, and can be performed in a single dental visit to deal with and treat a range of minor dental deficiencies. Unlike dental crowns or porcelain veneers, dental bonding requires little or no removal of any tooth enamel and can be performed without the need of anesthesia.

Once treatment is complete, bonded teeth require no special dental aftercare, and bonded teeth can be cared for in the same fashion as other teeth through a good dental care regime and regular visits to a dentist.

Dental bonds aren’t a permanent solution to dental restoration, however, and so to prolong the life of the dental bond, it is advisable to avoid activities that may chip or damage the bond, such as biting on fingernails, chewing on pens or crunching on hard foods.

Contact the Nassau County office of Dr. Richard Sousa to learn how you can benefit from dental bonding.

For many years when your dentist detected dental decay, dental amalgam or gold were the products used to fill the tooth after the dentist removed the actual decay. Amalgam is silver metallic in appearance and contains mercury. With the option of a composite resin material to repair dental decay, your cosmetic dentist can now offer you dental repairs that are virtually undetectable.

The primary reason that so many patients select composite resin for dental fillings is the aesthetic beauty they provide. Your cosmetic dentist can match the shade of the filling material so closely to the natural color of your tooth, a filling can be completed in your smile line and go entirely unnoticed.

In addition to dental fillings, this same material can be used to cover stain or uneven tooth discolorations due to medication, diet or lifestyle habits. Minor cosmetic repairs are also suitable to being restored with cosmetic resin such as correcting gaps between teeth, reshaping teeth to even out a misshapen smile or covering an exposed root due to gum recession.

Besides its aesthetic value, composite resin will offer durability and strength to the tooth that is treated. This is due to the material being placed on the tooth in small increments and hardened in stages with either a curing light or a laser. The composite resin is placed in or on an area that has been treated with a coating of a bonding agent which prepares the tooth to accept the material and adhere securely. This application process also results in the reduction of sensitivity to hot or cold.

Another advantage to composite resin fillings over amalgam is much less of the tooth is impacted using the composite material. Also, over time the silver amalgam can become even more discolored giving it a darker appearance than when first put in.

As previously mentioned, dental amalgam contains mercury. The material used in making tooth colored fillings is a plastic resin, and there have not been any health hazards associated with the use of composite resin making it the completely safe choice for dental repairs.

Once your cosmetic dentist has finished your restoration, it will be adjusted for utmost comfort levels and polished to most closely match the surrounding teeth. In one visit you will have a completed dental repair that rivals the appearance of your natural teeth.

Composite resin is the most logical and aesthetically pleasing product available today to correct minor cosmetic issues and repair dental cavities. Contact our experienced dental team serving Nassau County to learn of all the options available to satisfy your dental needs.